Vice President for Student Affairs

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Vice President for Student Affairs

Vice President for Student Affairs

Office of Student Affairs

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Vice President for Student Affairs. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified administrative position. The appointment begins effective January 1, 2019.

The newly redefined position of Vice President for Student Affairs serves as the chief student affairs officer for the University. This is an exciting opportunity to redevelop the role of student affairs, create an improved linkage with academic affairs, and provide executive-level leadership and vision for a comprehensive range of services aimed at developing and retaining students. The position reports directly to the President.

As a key member of the Senior Staff, the Vice President for Student Affairs participates in all institution-wide planning, embraces the University's mission, and supports University goals of creating a learning environment focused on student success.

The Vice President for Student Affairs serves as the University liaison to external contractors responsible for campus dining services and residential housing.

The Vice President for Student Affairs also cultivates and fosters communication with students, parents, faculty, community agencies and the public through participation in community organizations, student organizations, and other entities which address student concerns and encourage overall institutional growth.

Guides assessment of the division programs and services to verify that student affairs programs are effective, innovative, proactive, anticipatory and responsive to student and community requirements with periodic program, service, procedures and policies evaluations

Qualifications:

Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and/or management in student affairs with a pattern of increased responsibilities; senior administrator experience in student affairs preferred

A proven ability to work well with and nurture relationships with students, faculty and staff, community members, and other stakeholders

Supervisory and administrative skills that include oversight of contracted student support services such as dining and residence life.

A proven leadership record

Experience in varied higher education activities such as accreditation, compliance, and professional organization service.

The capacity to work well with students

An ability to interact effectively with business community and public sector

Highly self-directed, well-organized, and comfortable completing tasks with a minimum of direct supervision

Successful experiences in conflict resolution

Salary:

$90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Application Materials and Contact:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the name and contact information of three professional references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please submit the required documents to: madrian@mcneese.edu

Additional Information:

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and al l supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.

McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. An executive session pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 42:6.1(A) may be required.

Instructional Faculty Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees, an official comprehensive course-by-course report and U.S. Equivalency Statement, from World Education Services. The official Credential Evaluation Report and U.S. Equivalency Statement must be submitted directly to the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, Box 93220, Lake Charles, LA 70609; (337)475-5508. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice and will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.